At a glance
Reported students
232
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
264.5
Mercersburg El Sch: 232 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 237
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about Mercersburg El Sch
Mercersburg El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Mercersburg. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Tuscarora SD. NCES reports 232 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mercersburg El Sch
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.66
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.4%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tuscarora SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Montgomery El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
212 reported students
Mountain View El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
185 reported students
St Thomas El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
297 reported students
James Buchanan MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
535 reported students
James Buchanan HS
High · Grades 09–12
721 reported students
Public schools near Mercersburg El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Buchanan MS Middle · Tuscarora SD | 06–08 | 535 | 1.7 mi |
| James Buchanan HS High · Tuscarora SD | 09–12 | 721 | 1.9 mi |
| Montgomery El Sch Elementary · Tuscarora SD | KG–05 | 212 | 2 mi |
| Mountain View El Sch Elementary · Tuscarora SD | KG–05 | 185 | 4.1 mi |
| McConnellsburg El Sch Elementary · Central Fulton SD | PK–05 | 413 | 8.6 mi |
| St Thomas El Sch Elementary · Tuscarora SD | KG–05 | 297 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mercersburg El Sch
What grades does Mercersburg El Sch serve?
Mercersburg El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tuscarora SD.
How many students attend Mercersburg El Sch?
Mercersburg El Sch reported 232 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 237 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mercersburg El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 232 students and 17.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mercersburg El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mercersburg El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tuscarora SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Mercersburg El Sch in?
Mercersburg El Sch is part of Tuscarora SD, based in Mercersburg, PA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mercersburg El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include James Buchanan MS (1.7 mi), James Buchanan HS (1.9 mi), Montgomery El Sch (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.